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November 9, 2021
 
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National

 

Top 20 Cyber Insurers in U.S. Including Loss Ratios: NAIC

The cyber insurance market in the U.S. grew to roughly $4.1 billion in direct written premiums in 2020, an increase of 29.1% from the...
 

Lemonade to Acquire Auto Insurer Metromile in Merger of Insurtechs

Digital insurer Lemonade plans to acquire California-based pay-per-mile auto insurance startup Metromile in an all-stock transaction as...
 

How J&J Shaped Report on Talc's Links to Cancer

Unsealed emails reveal the role baby-powder maker Johnson & Johnson played in a report that an industry group submitted to U.S....
 

Judge Upholds United Airlines' COVID Vaccine Mandate for Employees

A U.S. federal judge on Monday ruled United Airlines Holdings Inc. can impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on its employees that only...
 

Robinhood Reports Data Breach and Extortion Payment Demand

The stock trading platform Robinhood Markets reported that it experienced a data breach on Nov. 3 that could potentially affect the email...
 

How Can Bond Producers Guide Contractors Now?

In construction, many variables are adding to an already difficult forecasting process. Predicting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy,...
 

Sponsored: How Insurers Can Better Prepare for Wildfire

Nine of the 20 largest wildfires in California have occurred since 2020, including four so far in 2021. Five of the 19 largest wildfires in Oregon and three ...
 

The Infrastructure Bill: What It Means for General Contractors and Insurers

The United States Senate overwhelmingly passed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill in August. The House aims to pass the...
 
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East

 

New Jersey AG's Office Can't Use County's Insurance to Cover Tort Judgment

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office can't rely on a county's insurance to cover judgment against a public entity facing tort claims,...
 

New Law Requires New York Dealers to Sell Used Cars with Working Airbags

A new law will prohibit used car dealers in New York from selling vehicles that don't have working airbags. Democratic New York Governor...
 

Risk Strategies Acquires Connecticut's Pawson Insurance

Risk Strategies, a national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, acquired Pawson Insurance, a full-service retail...
 
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Midwest

 

6th Circuit Rejects COVID-19 Business-Interruption Claim by Ohio Private Pre-Schools

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 5 affirmed the dismissal of another lawsuit seeking coverage for COVID-19 business-interruption...
 

People Moves: MIAA Adds Zabka; JM Wilson Promotes Aranda

Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance hires Denise Zabka as agency development field specialist Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance (MIAA)...
 
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Southeast

 

Federal Court in Tenn. Dismisses Another COVID Coverage Suit

Another federal court has dismissed a COVID-19 virus-coverage lawsuit brought by a company that had its business-interruption claim...
 

Report Says Long-Haul COVID Cases Could Affect Workers For Months

Just as COVID-19 infections nationwide appear to be on the decline, employers and workers' compensation insurers need to be prepared for...
 

More Sponsors Sign on to Flood Insurance Reform Bill

Two Florida representatives have joined the list of officials pushing for a change in the National Flood Insurance Program. U.S. Rep. Val...
 
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South Central

 

After Deadly Houston Concert, Fight Over Who's to Blame Begins

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is being targeted by more than a dozen lawsuits over the deadly crush of concertgoers at the promoter's...
 

Investigators to Examine Barriers, Crowd Control in Houston Concert Deaths

Investigators are expected to examine the design of safety barriers and the use of crowd control in determining what led to a crush of...
 

2020 Louisiana Hurricane Season Costs Insurers At Least $10.6 Billion

Insurance companies are on track to pay at least $10.6 billion to cover Louisiana claims for damage caused by Hurricanes Laura, Delta and...
 

Two Investigations Launched, Lawsuit Filed in Houston Music Festival Stampede

At least two investigations and one civil lawsuit were underway on Sunday into the deadly stampede during rap star Travis Scott's...
 
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West

 

Businesses Must Require Proof of Vaccine as Strict Mandate Takes Effect in L.A.

Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a...
 

Lawsuit: Vaccination Statuses of Workers in Hawaii Disclosed

A lawsuit alleges that Hawaii officials unlawfully disclosed the COVID-19 vaccination statuses of nearly 300 Department of Public Safety...
 

People Moves: Wateridge Promotes Dorris; Alliant Names Barlow, Doerfler Senior Vice Presidents in Oregon

Wateridge Insurance/Assured Partners of California promoted John Dorris to president of the San Diego, Calif., operations. Dorris' role...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Why Reinsurance Prices Are Wrong--and How to Fix Them

Each reinsurance renewal season sees brokers feverishly chasing down the best premium prices in the market. Frequently, when the panel of...
 

U.S. Court Rejects Israeli Firm's Immunity From Facebook Suit Over Malware

A U.S. appeals court said Facebook can pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in its WhatsApp messaging app to...
 

Reinsurance Pricing Technology That Works During Hard and Soft Markets

Sean Bourgeois, the chief executive officer of Tremor, often hears people say that his company's reinsurance price optimization...
 

Greenpeace Germany Sues Volkswagen, Demands Tougher Climate Measures

Environmental activist Clara Mayer and the heads of Greenpeace Germany have sued Volkswagen in German court, the NGO said on Tuesday,...
 

Telehealth Firms See Post-COVID Mental Health Crisis as Priority

LISBON -- Demand for online mental health care will be a priority in the post-COVID world, bosses of telehealth apps say, after lockdowns...
 

Canadian P/C Insurer Definity Seeks to Raise $1 Billion in IPO

Definity Financial Corp., the property and casualty insurer formerly known as Economical Mutual Insurance Co., is seeking to raise C$1.25...
 

Xenia Acquires Financial and Specialty Business of London Broker Parker Norfolk

Xenia Broking Group Ltd. reports it has has acquired the trade credit and financial and specialty risk teams from specialist Lloyd's...
 
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ReSource Pro offers five in-demand solutions for more unique business growth and profitability: Growth Solutions Policy...
 
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The MGA's Guide to Producer Licensing and Compliance through Technology

MGAs face regulatory challenges from all directions and insurance laws vary by state, making the management of producer...
 
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Discover Your Opportunity to Enhance Policyholder Experience

Your response to a client's disaster is the key to customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals. Insurance providers need a...
 
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Reducing Workers' Compensation Risks in the Construction Industry

With increased demand for new homes and building materials, the industry faces challenges finding skilled workers to do the job....
 
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